Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-19
ANOTHER EDITORIAL
WHICH THBCHARLESL0N STATE TIBUNE''
WILL PRINT TO-DAY.
The Editor has the Backbone to Stick 10 His Con-
yichOHs-"POOr, Weak, Little Pres Morris
A Republican Gaaeus-Phe License
Bill EmaSculated.
Spscial Ttlsoram % lhs Reuisier.

John A. Hutchinson IS, Raymond II, D.
ID. johnson l, Okey johnson l, A. w.
Campbell
AT THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
tonight real lively time was INDUCED in.
Hagans made a rattling speech, claiming
for himself record for as true Republi-
Canism as any member Of the caucus. He
talked great deal about insinuations, but
his acts in this Legislature up to this time
could not be questioned.
Senator Snyder was next upon his feet
and was as independent as ever, and wanted
his caucus friends to understand his posi-
tiOn. lie advocated joining with the caucus
Democrats and breaking the deadlock.
Hagans said he was ready to adjourn TO
Monday morning if the rest of the MEM
bers were ready.
An extension of the session was discussed
from all sides, it being upon the Senatorial
que ton and also as to how,
far the Republicans would be
held responsible by their constituents if
they aided in bringing about an extension.
Ii was conceded by many members pres
ent that it was matter Of great import
ance that the session should he extended
in order TO bring about much needed legis-
lation and which cannot be accomplished
in the limited time left for the eOnsidera
tiOn OF those matters.
A committee was appointed to
ascertain the adyiSability OF an extension
and will report on Tuesday night when
another cancus will be held. Until then
the Republicans will vote SOlidly for
Republican OF Greenbacker. Tomorrow
they
WILL VOTE FOR GATES,
4 prominent Greeubacker of this county,
The Republicans refused to say much
after the adjournment of this caucus, but
sufficient Was heard to show that the pro
ceeiingS were tar from harmonious. Sew
eral Greenbackers and Republicans did not
participate.
Senator Bob Carr attended the night ses-
sion instead.
There is considerable talk about the act
ion OF the stock holders of the State Tribune
in relation to the position that paper has
taken ON the senatorial question. 1t is
said that the directors held a meeting the
other day, and matters got very hot. 1t
matters not. however, what action the
board took, the able editor Pursell, Occu-
pies the same to-day that he did last week,
~ his leading editorial OF this week indi-
Gates. The editorial is rs follows, aud
will appear in to-morrOw'S issue
WHAT THE TRIBUNE" WILL SAY.
The question for Republicans To solve
now is whether il Is to the best interests OF
the party TO allow Governor Wilson tO aP-
point Senator, or cast their votes for Mr.
Camden. As the matter now stands the
Republicans have the solution OF the prob
lem in their hands. We do not undertake
To dictate or influence any member of the
Legislature in this matter 4 week ago
there was danger of compromise. To-day
there is no such danger. 1t is now ques-
ton between Camden and an appointment
by the Governor. We leave it TO all to say
what influence brought about this state Of
things. We do not believe that single
Republican has been improperly approach
ed. or that there is one that desires to he
improperly approached. We have had no
occasion to question the action of any Re
publican Senator or Delegate unless We
should take umbrage at the circus per
fOrmanceS Of
POOH LITTLE WEAK PRES MORRIS.
Some men are born that way and ought
not 10 he held responsible. We are sorry
for him. He is learning though, and we
do hope, and sincerely hope, that he will
he able to get home after the session has
adjourned without attracting the appetite
Of some hungry cow. We do not want to
have him lost To his friends, not that his
friends particularly care aboIt II, but we
would be sorry to SEE a good cOw killed
and diSsected in order 10 hold an inquest
over friend Morris remains
s'This is our last issue before the ad-
iournment OF the Legislature, and We
want il understood last and for AL that
we do not own solitary member. We
have never sought Ia influence one of them
to do an imprudent I'll an un. Republican
net We stand ready to defend any and
an against the charge of corruption.
We do not know OF one who
las been exposed 10 anything
of the kind, and whatever course the lie
publicans may take will he endorsed by us
and defended To the last. We are diSap-
pointed, all Republicans are disappointed
that there has been no effort To corrupt
members. We hal believed that scenes
similar to those enacted at Columbus ~
the election OF Senator Payne would char
acterize the election of u Senator. Fair
ness eompels US to say that We have not
realized upon our predictions. The prom
ised sensations have not developed, and
now nearly at the close OF this memorable
struggle. we must do all persons the JUS
tiee 10 say that while bitter, 1t has been
conducted in q most quiet, orderly and
decent manner. The only sensation OF
the session WAS the bomb shell OF the
IstsEigeacfy of last Thursday week, which
fell ike the proverhial clap of thunder
from a clear sky. Whether true OF not the
IatsHigeaeer had monopoly upon the state
ment. we made no such statement, and we
did not in any way compromise the Repub-
licans of the Legislature by our modest
effort to discuss proposition"
MR. DAVIS AT HAND.
Ex-senator Henry G. Davis arrived IN
the city this morning, and his appearance
AZ the hotel Ruffner WAS the signal for con-
lectures of every possible nature.
The representative OF the REGIsTER
called upon the ex-senator this evening
and endeayOred TO get bis views on the
Senatorial situation.
The gentleman Was nOn-cOmmlttal 10 8
naipful extent There were number ol
questions upon which his opinion would
he read with interest in the State, but
nothing could be gathered from his re
| marks.
In reply to questions as to what in hI;;
opiniou the outcome of the present contest
would be, "a 10 whether or not the bolterS
should support the caucus nominee, etc,
II Al LWNa